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  1. 16th Century

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    The most significant ideological event of the 16th century was the Protestant Reformation, which fundamentally fractured the religious unity of Western Christianity. Initiated formally in 1517 with Martin Luther's Ninety-five Theses, the movement quickly gained momentum due to political support from various German princes and the logistical advantages provided by the [mechanical printing press](/entries/mechanica…

  2. Christianity

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    Protestantism
    Protestantism emerged from the 16th-century Reformation, initiated by figures such as Martin Luther and John Calvin. Key tenets often include Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone as the final authority) and Sola Fide (justification by faith alone). This branch is highly decentralized, encompassing thousands of denominations (e.g., Lutheranism, Anglicanism, Baptists, Pentecostalism).
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  3. Protestant Reformation

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    The Five Solas
    The central tenets promoted during the Reformation emphasized direct reliance on divine grace and scripture over mediated institutional authority.
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  4. Protestant Reformation

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    Key Figures and Regional Manifestations
    While Luther provided the initial spark, the Reformation quickly diversified, taking on distinct characteristics based on the political and cultural environments in which it took root.
    Martin Luther and Wittenberg

  5. Protestant Reformation

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    Legacy and Scholarly Assessment
    The Reformation permanently altered the religious landscape, initiating centuries of intense theological debate and military conflict, such as the Wars of Religion. It is credited with fostering concepts of individual conscience and literacy, as the emphasis on personal Bible study necessitated widespread education.
    The historiographical assessment of the Reformation remains compl…